Person of interest detained in Brown University shooting that left two dead

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maya YangDecember 14, 2025 at 04:50 PM

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A person of interest has been detained in connection to a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday that resulted in two deaths and nine injuries. The individual, described as being in their 30s, was taken into custody at a hotel in Coventry, about 17 miles from the university. The shooting occurred in the engineering building during a final exam review session, prompting a large police search of the campus and surrounding areas. Authorities are currently not searching for any other individuals related to the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

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Providence, Rhode Island ×360% Oscar Perez ×270% Brown University ×480%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Providence, Rhode Island

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